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MidAmerica Basement Systems
4.5(
140
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Serving Dewar, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Quality work with a lifetime guarantee on no cracks and a dry basement. I originally had a problem with the way an employee explained the warranty to me. She indicated that it was void because I had not contacted the company within 30 of my brother's death. However, a spokesperson from the company today told me that that was incorrect information. They are restoring the lifetime warranty in my name at no charge. I am pleased with how they handled my complaint."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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KOCH CONSTRUCTION
5.0(
21
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Serving Dewar, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They responded quickly. There was a little bit of concern whether the work gets done or not the reason I think there is still visible changes to the roof but he did came back and kind of walk us through the process of what he did do and it was only visible from the inside which is why we didn't see anything on the outside."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Goodwin Construction
4.5(
2
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Serving Dewar, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were very professional, considerate, and went out of their way to make everything go as smoothly as possible. They also stayed past working hours to finish up the job. I am having them back to do more projects."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
NELSON ELECTRIC
4.3(
12
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Serving Dewar, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1908

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work took about 3 1/2 weeks. Tim Buchwald, the electrician who worked on our project, was outstanding. He was careful to make no more mess than necessary and always cleaned up after. We got a full day's work each time he came. If he got pulled to another project, he let us know advance. The work was staged in such a fashion that we were never without power except in areas where he was directly working. We told him to break walls or ceilings wherever necessary and we would take care of the repairs. He kept the breaking to a minimum and, as I said above, always cleaned up after. When we found changes necessary, he was pleasant and made the changes without fuss. We did not do the kitchen at this time because we are not certain what we want to do. We only call Nelson now when we want electrical work done and will certainly call them when we are ready to do the kitchen. <br />"
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Dewar, IA

Finishing a basement turns unused square footage into livable space and returns up to 70% of what you spend when you sell your home. Beyond that resale boost, you gain a playroom, home office, or guest suite you can start enjoying right away. That mix of daily comfort and solid return on investment (ROI) makes basement finishing one of the smartest upgrades you can tackle.

In some parts of the country—especially lots on swamps, high water tables, or other wetlands—local codes prohibit basements. Saturated soil puts constant pressure on foundation walls and lets water seep in faster than any sump pump can handle. 

If your property sits on waterlogged ground, building on a slab or crawl space is often safer, more affordable, and code-compliant.

Most basements wrap up in four to eight weeks. Framing takes three to five days, with electrical and plumbing rough-ins following over the next week. Add five days for drywall, two to three for flooring, and another week for paint, trim, and punch-list items. 

Delays can happen if materials run late or your contractor’s calendar is packed, so build in a little cushion when you plan.

Whether a finished basement counts toward your home’s official square footage depends on local rules. Many areas only include below-grade space if it has code-approved egress, fully finished walls, ceilings, and floors, plus consistent heating. 

Check with your local assessor or building department before you start; meeting those standards can affect taxes, appraisals, and resale value.

Building codes require a checklist: dedicated heat and electrical service, a code-approved stairway, and at least one egress window or exterior door. Walls, ceilings, and floors must be fully finished and meet insulation, ventilation, and fire-separation standards. If you add a bedroom, you’ll also need a closet, proper clearances, and safe exits. If you change the layout later, be ready to update the space so every new room still meets today’s code.

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